Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, CFMoto, has launched the BS6 300NK in India at Rs 2.29 lakh. The price is identical to that of the BS4 300NK when it was launched in July 2019.
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CFMoto 300NK looks similar to the BS4 motorcycle
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BS6 engine is expected to produce the same power and torque
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Bookings have commenced
CFMoto 300NK: Design and features
Visually, the BS6 CFMoto 300NK looks similar to the BS4 motorcycle, bearing an aggressive design that's typical of a streetfighter. Some of the design highlights include the exposed steel-trellis frame, low-slung LED headlamp, underbelly exhaust and minimal tail section. Expect the BS6 CFMoto 300NK to feature the same colour TFT instrument cluster as the previous model as well.
CFMoto 300NK: Engine and chassis
CFMoto has not released the specifications of the BS6-compliant engine but for reference the BS4-compliant 292.2cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine produced 34hp at 7,200rpm and 20.5Nm at 8,800rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox.
In terms of the chassis, the CF 300NK is identical to the BS4 motorcycle. There’s a USD fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear, while the brake setup is the same as well. Dual-channel ABS is standard.
CFMoto 300NK: Availability and competition
CFMoto has thrown open bookings for the BS6 300NK across five dealerships in India – Thane, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Coimbatore. The bike goes up against the KTM 250 Duke (Rs 2.16 lakh) and BMW G 310 R (Rs 2.50 lakh).
All prices, ex-showroom India
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